CR 8/INDEPEN Co. over Dota Creek
PoorPosted for loadIndependence County, Arkansas · 2.62 MI S SH 122 · Structure no. 000000000022313
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 8/INDEPEN Co. over Dota Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 8/INDEPEN Co. over Dota Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2021. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 8/INDEPEN Co. over Dota Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 8/INDEPEN Co. over Dota Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 8/INDEPEN Co. over Dota Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is CR 8/INDEPEN Co. over Dota Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 8/INDEPEN Co. over Dota Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.